Whether a furry friend is little and lovable like a pet or big and best seen from afar like a lion, kids are drawn to animals. For the pet-lover or animal enthusiast in your family, these authors tell ...

The U.S.’s Endangered Species Act (ESA) protects endangered animals and their habitats. It is, unfortunately, dependent on money and legislation, meaning that there is no guarantee that these species ...

Kids love animals—so it makes sense that they love animal books, too, like these nonfiction picture books and middle grade books. These nonfiction book picks for PreK–7 are packed with rich vocabulary ...

Pets grow old, just like people, but kids often are not prepared when their beloved animal passes. These books from our friends at Common Sense Media can help make it easier for kids to cope after the ...

Take your child on a trek to the deepest, darkest parts of the ocean, or kick over rocks to discover the critters living in the desert. Or maybe you want to bring your kiddo to visit familiar animal ...

From a mile-high pile of new animal books for kids, I highly recommend a few worthy selections: Marley books Is there any adult in the hemisphere who has not read John Grogan's "Marley & Me"? Now, ...

It’s that time of the year when you’re making your list, checking it twice, for gifts that spark a love of science for the kids in your life. Ira talks with Mahnaz Dar, young readers’ editor at Kirkus ...

"How do we say goodbye to a loved one after they die? This book broaches a difficult topic in a heartfelt way by exploring the beauty in how animals mourn. From elephants to whales, parrots to bonobos ...